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Tuesday, 18 February 2014

I Put On the Uniform...............

“Why
do I put on the uniform everyday?” Seems to be a question I get
asked regularly. So “Why do I put on the uniform everyday?”

I put
on the uniform because I am a member of a world wide movement.

I put
on the uniform because I am brother to all Scouts around the world.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder to live according to the
Scout Oath.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder to live according to the
Scout Law.

I put
on the uniform because it removes all signs of being a part of a
specific class or socioeconomic background.

I put
on the uniform because it removes all signs of wealth or financial
standing.

I put
on the uniform because it shows the world I am a Scout.

I put
on the uniform because it shows I am a fellow Scout to Scouts around
the world.

I put
on the uniform because I am a member of a uniformed organization.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
Unit.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
Scout Group.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
District.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
Local Council.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
Region.

I put
on the uniform because it is a reminder that I belong to a specific
National Scout Organization (NSO).

I put
on the uniform because I am a Scout on the inside and the outside.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in the Scouting Way of Life.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in the Spirit of Scouting.

I put on the uniform because I believe in the Ideals of Scouting.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in the Patrol Method. The Patrol
Method is the only way to do Scouting. Anything else isn't and as
such it shouldn't be called Scouting.

I put
on the uniform because I believe that saying “Do as I say, not as I
do.” is the most unfair and stupid attitude a leader can have.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in the saying “Show me a poorly
uniformed leader, and I will show you a poorly uniformed Troop.”

I put
on the uniform because I believe in the saying “Wear it right, or
don't wear it at all.”

I put
on the uniform because if I don't, how can I expect my Scouts to do
the same.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in empowering our youth.

I put
on the uniform because I know that someone is always watching.

I put
on the uniform because I believe in our young people.

I put
on the uniform for many more reasons than listed here, yet I realize
I won't always act worthy of putting on the uniform. Because I am
human and I make mistakes But I also must “Do My Best” to be
worthy of putting on the uniform or I will fail to fulfill what
putting on the uniform means.